MAHSA University: Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons)

Course Structure

Overview

Semester 1:

Basic Chemistry
Biostatistics for Biotechnologist
Biophysics and Instrumentation
English for Academic Purpose
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)
Malaysian Studies for International Students
Introduction to Biotechnology
Developmental Biology

Semester 2:

Cell Structure and Dynamics
Genetics
Basic Microbiology
English for Academic Writing
Hubungan Ethnik
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 for International Students
Bioprocessing
Cell and Tissue Culture

Semester 3:

Semester 4:

Short-Sem:

Industrial Training

Semester 5:

Entrepreneurship Development (MPU 2)
Nano Biotechnology/Drug Delivery
Recombinant DNA Technology
Research Project I
Elective III

Semester 6:

Electives

Medical Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Molecular Genetics
Self-Study and Review in Medical Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

Molecular Therapeutics
Applications and Advancements of Medical Biotechnology
Stem Cell Technology
Recent Topics in Medical Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

Plant Tissue Culture Techniques
Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Genetic Engineering
Self-Study and Review in Agricultural Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

Advancements in Plant Biotechnology
Bio Fertilizers and Bio Pesticides
Genetically Modified Plants
Recent Topics in Agricultural Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

Animal Tissue Culture Technology
Animal Genetic Engineering
Self-Study and Review in Animal Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

Advancements in Animal Biotechnology
Aquatic Biotechnology
Genetically Modified Animals
Recent Topics in Animal Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering
Food Processing and Preservation
Self-Study and Review in Industrial Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Enzymology and Enzyme Technology
Beverages and Alcohols
Recent Topics in Industrial Biotechnology

Environmental Biotechnology:

Elective I/Elective II:

Biodegradation and Bioremediation
Biomass and Bio Products
Self-Study and Review in Environmental Biotechnology

Elective III/Elective IV/Elective V:

Advancements in Environmental Biotechnology
Molecular Ecology
Bio-energy and Biotransformation
Recent Topics in Environmental Biotechnology

Entry Requirements

STPM:
- Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; AND
- Possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
STAM:
- Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; AND
- Possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
Matriculation/Foundation:
- Minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, AND
- Possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in a related field:
- Minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.

Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories above can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM/STAM/Diploma/Matriculation/Foundation level are equivalent/higher.

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